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Awards |
"A" rated school by the Florida Department of Education (2007), "A" rated school by the Florida Department of Education (2006) |
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Special features |
special education program, nonprofit, gifted and talented, virtual/online |
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Scheduling features |
extended day |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Dress code is determined by the District School Board of Pasco County and implemented at each school site. A general rule for students and parents is that some clothing is appropriate for different activities. Be sure dress for the business of education. Visit our website for specifics. |
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School Mission
- Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest degree of instructional excellence while recognizing the unique needs and developing the abilities of every student. Through the cooperative efforts of family, school, and community, students will prepare to be responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, German and Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with autism, serious emotional disturbance, language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities and multiple disabilities.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
- Physical education is required for the following grade: 8
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Curriculum is based upon the Sunshine State Standards, yet teaching strategies allow for the individual needs of the students.
- Middle School Teaming allows Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies teachers to integrate curriculum.
- Being "Partners in Education". Students, Parents and Staff work together to develop academic and social success plans for students.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer and track.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, theater/drama, chorus, drawing/painting, dance, News show production and Yearbook.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- This school was established between 1990-1994.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 91-95% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- This school has an emphasis in performing arts.
- Regular classroom hours: 7:30 AM to 1:55 PM.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 2007.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 10/04/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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